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[quote=Anonymous]Recently did this. DH and I were both in DC since we graduated college and we just moved to Texas in our mid 30s with a 3 and 1 year old..

Overall, we are so, so happy. There is SO much more vibrance here than in DC. People are way more social and there is such a sense of community in every entity -- the social things for parents at our kids preschool are non stop and well attended, the church is packed with young families every sunday and they have amazing free things like VBS and parents mornings outs that are packed with kids, everything is five minutes away if not walkable/bikable, sports leagues are a blast. Cost of living doesn't seem that much better here but we're in an expensive neighborhood. But the public schools are great and, of course, free. Overall it seems like a more normal, all-American childhood for our kids, which we love. We are generally happier -- I think both DH and I didn't realize how often we felt depressed in DC, either from the winters or the lack of social interraction, especially post-pandemic.

There are cons, though. The people here are super friendly but cheesy. Very bible belt. I miss the vibe of people on the East Coast. Also, you can't make old friends, and I really miss our friends in DC (though we are making new ones here, it just takes time). I also miss the beauty of DC and the east coast. Texas (where we are) is not pretty and has no nature.

Our kids are little but they haven't missed a beat. Yours will notice this move for sure (i moved as a kid several times so I know), but they will ultimatly be fine, especially if the move is good for the whole family.

Good luck! [/quote]

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